Niinoia Horticulturists Meet in Illinois City
The Illinois State Horticultural Society held its 47th annual meeting at the State University of Illinois Urbana December 17 to 19. Attendees saw strong fruit exhibits, discussions on orchard cultivation, spraying trials, and pruning methods. Officers elected were President H A Aldrich, Vice President H J Donn, Secretary L R Bryant, Treasurer J W Stanton, with an active executive board.
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Illinois State Horticultural Society
State University of
Ilinois
Urbana
W. 8. Perrine
T. J. Burrill
Stinson
Missouri
Fila
Dean
Heo
J. L. Hartwell
Villa Ridge
Anna
Prof
Craig
Cornell
Menne
Lante
New York
C. C. Simonds
Chicago
E. B. Freeman
A. V. Schermerhorn
Paris
Titus
Fornes
Dunlap
Beardsley Hotel
H.A. Aldrich
Neoga
H. J. Donn
Jacksonville
L. R. Bryant
Princeton
Cow Peas in the Orchard Improve Apple Yield
A ten year old orchard on fifteen acres with clay soil saw nine acres planted in tow peas and one acre in potatoes. The pea crop covered ground in ten days and the pens produced thrifty foliage. In August drought hurt apples while the pea section remained robust, yielding 97 barrels on October 12 and higher value fruit at 50 cents more per barrel. A. P. Darby notes the contrast between patches.
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A. P. Darby
Hops and Froga Insomnia Link Questioned
Report notes that hops are claimed as a sedative while froga sufferers experience ongoing insomnia. Researchers discuss potential effects and seek clarity on the contrasting claims and patient experiences.
Proposed new course at college merges football and study
A satirical scene shows a college president and editors at a meeting of the Amalgamated Association of Advanced Educators. A speaker suggests adding an optional football course to begin the year, with academics starting December 1, arguing nothing else is happening after the last game until then.
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Amalgamated Association of Advanced Edicators
New Jersey
Origin of the Mint Julep tale told in a Kentucky night
In a Washington correspondence note from Philadelphia Press a Kentucky congressman recalls a tale about the mint julep origin. A stranger staying with a Kentucky distiller supposedly fed mint, liquor, and sugar to the spring and told a fatal drinking tale to a visitor years later.
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Congressman Morse
Kentucky
Brandeges
Connecticut
Washington
Philadelphia
Presa
Name and Profession Confusion in Savoy Cottage Farewell
A French academy member rents a Savoy cottage and, bidding farewell, asks the farmer's wife to inscribe his name in the album. She asks for his profession. he offers land owner then academician, prompting her to admit not knowing the term yet appreciating its grandeur.
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French Academy
Savoy
Paria
Thanion
Puzsle
Passport Request Intersects Dining Englishman
An English traveler dining at a foreign hotel is approached by a detective seeking an escaped convict. The officer demands the passport, asking to confirm the traveler resembles the suspect. In anger the man shows the bill of fare, exclaiming the dish names prove nothing and the detective insists on escort.
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Victor J. Evans & CO
Washington, DC
Mince Pile Revisited as Shred Pie Origin Story
A playful note traces the origin of the Christmas mince pie from an original name Shred Pile. The label evokes old kitchen lore and seasonal baking tradition.
Logan Mail Card and City Delivery Hours Notice
Public notice lists mail schedule changes and general delivery windows. It notes closing times and Sunday hours, with specifics for money orders and post office sections. Names of streets and towns appear as locations for service areas and delivery routes.
First National Bank List of Officers and Services
The document names bank leaders including W. 5S. McCornick as President and James Quayle as First Vice President. Ripley S. Lyon serves as Second Vice President and Allan M. Fleming as Cashier with J.E. Shepard as Assistant Cashier. It notes courteous attention and foreign drafts on major world cities.
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W. 5S. McCornick
James Quayle
Ripley S. Lyon
Allan M. Fleming
J.E. Shepard
Moses Thatcher and City Officers Named
Moses Thatcher is listed as leader with President George T. Champ as president, A. H. Thompson serving as secretary and treasurer in the municipal roster.
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Moses Thatcher
George T. Champ
A. H. Thompson
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James Handly
John Craig
Cornell University
A. Forbes
Illinois
John W. Lloyd
E A. Riehl
Aiton
J. W. Stanton
Oregon Shore Line Railroad
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SPE
Acroaction
Reskin
Ecco
Preston
Hee
Ipm
Franklin
Logan
MATLA
Enst
North
Preston Brinch
Salt Late
Ogden
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Saltane
Preston T Geneahees
Mond
Parr
Millsille
Hyrum
E Scibwesbismms
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la College
Meury
First National Bank
Utah Mortgage
Manion St
Utah
Fulton Market
Wm. Reading
Main Street
Monson & Schaub
Vas
Elortad
Thamperton Patemtebliitr
PAU Teana
C. K. Snow & CO
J W Barrett
P.M. Patlson
Office
Saint Our Sausazo
C. A. Reese & Co
Evans
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